The more common subtypes of tibial plateau fractures are the Schatzker subtype and the AO subtype. The first type is a simple lateral split fracture of the tibial plateau, which is usually fixed by surgical repositioning screws. The second type is a lateral plateau split fracture combined with a depressed fracture, which can be fixed with a surgical repositioning implant and lateral support plate. Type III is a simple central compression fracture of the lateral plateau, and surgical pry repositioning is an option. Type IV is a simple medial plateau fracture with significant displacement and collapse treated with surgical repositioning and internal fixation. Type V is a simultaneous medial and lateral plateau fracture requiring surgical reduction and internal fixation. Type VI is a tibial plateau fracture combined with an epiphyseal stem fracture. The tibial plateau fracture is an intra-articular fracture, and treatment is required to restore the joint surface as much as possible, thus reducing the incidence of long-term traumatic osteoarthritis.